Review of Helvetica (2007) by Mari M — 12 Feb 2008

Totally badass movie about fonts...who knew?

This review of Helvetica (2007) was written by Mari M on 12 Feb 2008.

Helvetica has generally received positive reviews.

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By James B (2,746) on 22 Jun 2011

Would have been great if it would have been 25% as long. A lot of designers saying the same things over and over…

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By Miku P (28) on 01 Oct 2012

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By Alan C (413) on 19 Mar 2011

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By D P (35) on 28 Jun 2014

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By Samuel B (481) on 03 Jan 2012

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